This is a companion case to that of State, ex rel. Board of Supervisors of Holt County, v. Hazelet, 41 Neb., 257, decided herewith. The questions presented in both cases are in all respects the same. The opinion in that case is adopted in this, and, upon the authority of said opinion, a peremptory writ of mandamus is granted as prayed.

Writ allowed.